Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms: What to Watch for and When to Act
Sudden cardiac arrest symptoms include sudden loss of consciousness, responsiveness, breathing, and pulse. This may be preceded by dizziness, shortness of breath, a racing heartbeat, or abnormal breathing. Some people experience no warning signs at all.
Innovative PAD treatment at hospital cuts stroke and heart attack risk
A new minimally invasive procedure is offering hope to patients suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) in San Antonio. The innovative technique targets the most common type of PAD, which affects the lower extremities by restricting blood flow to the legs.
Peripheral Arterial Disease in women – are there any differences compared to men?
Peripheral Arterial Disease in women – are there any differences compared to men?
What doctors wish patients knew about peripheral artery disease
Often mistaken as just another sign of aging or being out of shape, PAD quietly limits life’s simplest activities—walking, climbing stairs, even standing comfortably.
How Coronary Artery Disease Is Treated
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a serious condition that can have life-altering complications if it is not treated. Lifestyle changes such as exercise and smoking cessation, which can reverse the disease or slow its progression, are usually recommended. Prescriptions, such as statins and beta blockers; specialized procedures, such as angioplasty; or surgeries, such as coronary artery bypass, may also be necessary, depending on the severity of your disease.